I started working at a private company three months ago and signed a one-year bond with a Rs. 60,000 penalty for leaving early. I haven’t been going to work for the past two weeks because I want to quit. Now, HR sent me a notice saying I have to either return to work or pay the penalty within three days. I’ve only earned Rs. 25,000 so far and haven’t received any substantial training. What are my legal options? This is urgent!

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Law Forum › Category: Corporate › I started working at a private company three months ago and signed a one-year bond with a Rs. 60,000 penalty for leaving early. I haven’t been going to work for the past two weeks because I want to quit. Now, HR sent me a notice saying I have to either return to work or pay the penalty within three days. I’ve only earned Rs. 25,000 so far and haven’t received any substantial training. What are my legal options? This is urgent!
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Apni Law Staff asked 10 months ago

I started working at a private company three months ago and signed a one-year bond with a Rs. 60,000 penalty for leaving early. I haven’t been going to work for the past two weeks because I want to quit. Now, HR sent me a notice saying I have to either return to work or pay the penalty within three days. I’ve only earned Rs. 25,000 so far and haven’t received any substantial training. What are my legal options? This is urgent!

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Apni Law Staff answered 10 months ago

Indian law allows for bond agreements, but excessive penalties can be challenged. As you haven’t received substantial training and only earned Rs. 25,000, the Rs. 60,000 penalty might be deemed unreasonable. Consult a lawyer immediately to explore options like negotiating a reduced penalty or challenging the bond’s validity.

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